According to Renville County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was lucky to survive the incident without serious injury. “The 16-year-old driver was very lucky to have escaped without any injuries thanks in part to his seat belt and air bags,” a Renville County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said.

The driver was reportedly able to free himself from the crash car by smashing a back window. Police footage from the scene shows the dark colored vehicle upright in a large trench as water flows near the bonnet. It’s unclear if the car will ever drive again.